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Media Advisory
July 29, 2010
ATTN: NEWS / HEALTH/ DIVERSITY / SOCIETY / ENTERTAINMENT EDITORS
Light a candle at Trillium Health Centre Foundation Diwali 2010
9th Annual South Asian ‘Festival of Lights’ fundraiser sparkles October 22
MISSISSAUGA / WEST TORONTO, ON –Trillium Health Centre Foundation hosts the largest Diwali celebration of its kind in Canada and invites you to join in the celebration! Event proceeds support an essential Seniors Health & Wellness service.
As we age, we are at increased risk for certain kinds of cancer, including colon, liver and pancreatic cancer. Experts recommend everyone over age 50 receive an annual endoscopic diagnostic test. Trillium aims to raise a total of $2 million over the next three years to support a major renovation and new equipment for its Endoscopy Suites.
| WHAT: | Trillium Health Centre Foundation 9th Annual Diwali Fundraiser supporting revitalization of Endoscopy Suites |
| WHEN: | Friday, October 22, 2010 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m Evening Program and Dinner 9:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Entertainment and Dancing |
| WHERE: | Pearson Convention Center, 2638 Steeles Ave. E., Brampton |
NEW this year! All Trillium Diwali 2010 guests will be invited to light special Diwali Candles provided at each couples’ place setting. Enjoy Exotic Indian cuisine with spectacular entertainment presented by North America's fusion leader Kama Entertainment, showcasing a first-time ever meld of South Asian dancers, Brazilian acrobats, world drummers and Spanish flamenco dancers!
After Kama’s breathtaking performance, thrill to the seven-piece, Bhangra fusion band ‘Avalla Connection,’ whose all-boy charm and charisma created a musical sensation opening for the Barenaked Ladies tour and at the 2010 Olympic celebration tour!
Interactive Bollywood dancers and Diwali pyrotechnics make it an unforgettable evening, capped off by dancing to the rhythms of DJ Jiten until 1:00 am.
Diwali 2010 Co-Chairs Dr. Inderbir (Bob) Singh, Cardiologist, Trillium Health Centre and
Ash Singh, President, Equity Builders Inc., and Dr. William McMullen, Chief of Endoscopy, Trillium Health Centre, are available for pre-event interviews.
For more information, to sponsor, purchase corporate tables, tickets or make a donation online in support of our seniors, please visit our ALL-NEW website: www.trilliumdiwali.ca
Contact Dipti Rach, Trillium Health Centre Foundation: drach@thc.on.ca or 905-848-7575.
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Media Contact:
Larry Roberts
Media Relations Consultant
Trillium Health Centre
Office: 905-848-7580 ext. 3832
Mobile: 416-358-7201
lroberts@thc.on.ca